3000 miles of OPEN OCEAN: Sailing Indonesia to Africa - Part One | Ep 367
16 August 2024 · 16 min · 26K views · Padang
What this video covers
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe prepares for a 2,800-nautical-mile non-stop passage from Padang, Sumatra, to Mauritius.0:53 After completing customs clearance in Indonesia, the vessel departs with a crew of four, including two guests, to navigate the Indian Ocean.4:24 The initial leg involves sailing south from three degrees south latitude toward Cocos Keeling to intercept the easterly trade winds.8:48 The crew encounters light, variable winds and a significant groundswell, forcing them to motor-sail and adjust sail plans frequently.9:10 A large weather front with rain and overcast conditions persists near Cocos Keeling, prompting the captain to delay departure to avoid the worst of the system.2:20 During the calm, the crew practices fishing, catching small tuna and rainbow runner.12:18 By day four, the wind shifts to the northeast, allowing the crew to shut down the engine and begin sailing downwind.14:47 The passage highlights the challenges of food preservation and maintaining morale during light-wind conditions on a long-distance offshore transit.7:27
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